Since Bluetooth headphones were invented, which let us do everything from answering phone calls to listening to our favorite tunes, it seems like we always have earphones inserted into our ears. It’s so easy to listen to your favorite music or audiobook while you’re getting...
Child neglect has been in the minds of California lawmakers for a long time. From 1987-1995 there was a 27% increase in child abuse/neglect cases. In 1994 alone, the state dealt with 664,000 child abuse/neglect cases, with 90,000 children becoming involved in the state’s foster...
Like all other states, California has taken a hard stance on drunk driving. It isn’t tolerated. If you’re caught behind the wheel after having just a little too much to drink, you’ll face steep consequences that will have a major impact on the overall quality...
Some of us thought the COVID-19 pandemic would be over by Thanksgiving. Some of us assumed that the pandemic wouldn’t have a major impact on our holiday plans. The truth is that the past few weeks have revealed that not only is COVID-19 still here,...
These are stressful times and knowing you have a loved one who is currently sitting in a jail cell doesn’t help. It’s natural to want to do whatever you can to help them get out of jail. Contra Costa County Bail Bonds wants to help....
We’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve been asked how long it will take to bail a loved one out of jail. The best answer we can provide is that we work as quickly as possible. Several factors alter the amount of time...
There are certain days when the police become extremely concerned about drunk drivers. Thanksgiving is one such holiday. If you’re on the road during Thanksgiving weekend, don’t be surprised if you see more police patrolling the streets than what you would normally expect. Why Police Are...
As a parent, there’s nothing worse than knowing your child is hurting. When a cyberbully is the cause of that hurt, it’s perfectly natural to want to shatter your smart-phone/laptop/tablet and never allow any type of social media into your home. Unfortunately, that’s not a...
If you’re confused by the idea that in California has two different types of assault, simple and aggravated, you’re not alone. The state is full of people who don’t know the difference between these two criminal charges. Throwing a punch at a guy who was irritating...
Signs warning drivers about the dangers of picking up hitchhikers litter the sides of California’s highways. Upon seeing these signs, most of us assume that we’re close to one of the state’s prisons and that cops are worried that a hitchhiker could be an escaped...
It doesn’t matter if it is your parent, a sibling, an adult child or your best friend, it’s perfectly natural to want to help out and post a loved one's bail. Wanting to post bail for a loved one is easy. The actual process of...
The California bail bond system is designed to allow individuals who have been charged with a crime to continue to work, provide for their families and simply enjoy life while the court deals with the case. A bail bond is a formal agreement between you,...